Survival Kit Essentials

Oct 07, 2017

If you are attempting to create your own survival kit or bug out bag there are many items that you may want to consider. In this blog post we will be cover several types of survival tools that should not be forgotten.

One of the most important items to have in your survival kit is a knife. Knives can be used for many things in a survival scenario including making a shelter, preparing or cleaning game, protection and creating a fire. There are many different knives on the market including fixed blade and folding knives. It is crucial to have something that's not too bulky as you will be carrying it around a lot and you will want to save room for other necessities.

Having the means to create a fire is also of utmost importance. Be sure to have a lighter, flint road and striker or some waterproof matches to efficiently start a fire when needed even in wet conditions.

Paracord or rope is also important to have and can be used to tie up twigs for a shelter or to trap wild game. A flashlight or headlight is also key to remember in your survival kit so you can keep working and navigate in the dark.

These are only a few of many things to remember when constructing your survival kit. Another option is to purchase an already made survival kit like our Paracord Survival Grenades which come with everything you need: